first two of 26 emotional goodbyes four days ago is when the unthinkable happened. this part broken community begins the seemingly unbearable task. the first two were laid to rest. family members say jack pinto was a determined athlete and a sports fan. as the painful work of burying the victims began, the meticulous investigation to understand how and why continues. >> the answer -- they need to know and see a clear picture as to what happened here. >> sandy hook elementary would remain a crime scene.

for archer was pulled out. it is not clear when the school will be used. >> investigators are gathering what they call cigna to get evidence. it will not discuss what has been seized the gunman's home computer may not reveal much. it was smashed and torn apart. >> it is great to take some time to do that. >> it will take some time to interview the more than 100 witnesses including at some point the children who survived the attack. >> is a very tender issue. and i can tell you that any interviews with any children will be done with professionals, with parents, and with investigators. >> one that can only come after the heart wrenching process for these kids in this community.

when say one final goodbye. it is an emotional struggle they will be forced to renew and repeat 26 times here. >> schools across the country are taking extra time to make sure everyone feels secure on school grounds after the incident. that includes schools in baltimore city. lisa robinson joins us from north baltimore with that part of the story. >> school districts reporting things have been quiet and they have been hearing from parents who have been calling asking for reassurance. parents were greeted by a lot more faces. in anne arundel county, howard, baltimore county, vigilance was the subject of the day. a tough subject for all. >> for any parent is hard to think about sending your kids when all this is happening. >> we were aware that a problem

like what happened could happen anywhere at any time. >> it was scary but i just had to let the normal day and the routine happen. >> the school superintendents communicated with their principles about making sure security procedures are in place and followed an emergency drills occur on schedule. anne arundel and -- baltimore county schools are using robocalls. the weekend was spent talking and hugging their kids close. >> we -- just being cognizant about the time we spend with them now. >> appears that area principals are being encouraged to listen to their community and what they know about this.

here, many parents said we do know what you talking to our children about what happened but we want to -- you to reassure them that they're safe. >> thank you. our coverage continues online in a special sessiosection. recent polls have suggested a view on how americans view gun control. new pictures have been released of the children and adults killed in the master. it is all on wbaltv.com. quex are reported bank robbery triggers a lockdown at a high school in goler. addai -- an unidentified man entered the sovran bank branch and displayed a gun. after getting a note about the money, the suspect ran from the scene and got into a car. no one was hurt. nearby paterson mill high school

was locked down but as a precaution. the suspect has not been found. >> this is the second recent shooting in that area in the late night hours when the bars are letting out. the latest on what happened there. >> police tell us this is an example of why alcohol and handguns do not mix. francis kang was intoxicated when he shot into a group of people. he was licensed to have the gun but was not permitted to carry it. >> the guy had half followed, drinking at a location all night long and he had a permit. he was unlawful. he should not have had the gun. it was for his business. yet he chose to pull that out and use it. because he felt as though he was

losing ground somehow. >> another violent weekend after hours in downtown tel sen. sunday morning after 2:00 a.m., francis kang left the charles village pub intoxicated. two women called a cab and he refused and through bottled drink at the girls and turn the corner. he was being chased on foot by a number of bystanders who were finally able to get him to stop. medarex it was a verbal argument, a physical argument. the suspect was not to the ground. he stood up and pull the weapon out of his waistband and fired several shots of the bystanders. one person was struck in the hanhand but refuse treatment. he had a permit for his gun but was not licensed to carry it. >> the gun is legal and was

purchased legally. he is not prohibited from owning a the weapon but is prohibited from carrying it. >> it was in september when a man was shot after an angry, large crowd of people was turned away from an event at the record feeder. violent crime in towson is down. he also said it was too soon to see whether the charles village pub would be reviewed by the liquor board as was the rec theater in september. >> a police report will be forwarded to the liquor board and the liquor board will make a determination of whether to bring the odor in for hearing and what action might be taken. >> he is charged with first- degree murder and assault what had gone while committing a felony. -- with a hand gun while

committing a felony. >> authorities have identified the victim of a deadly sunday morning shooting in southwest baltimore. michael robinson, jr. was hit several times. no word on a suspect or motive. an arrest has been made in a double deadly shooting in west baltimore. a man was shot and killed after an altercation outside a nightclub. in 18-year-old was also killed. >> police have made two arrests in the assault of a bus driver. the suspects assaulted a bus driver while riding the 39 around 5:00 p.m. late friday afternoon. they had been taken into custody on multiple charges including first and second-degree assault and the use of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure.

>> be kavulla driving. visibility is under a quarter mile. -- be careful driving. howard and anne arundel county and the central eastern shore, those locations have the dense fog and it will be with us through the evening. you can see that cool and moist air. it is warmer over the top of the cold, moist air that is producing the fog. even some thunder in the ohio valley. some unsettled weather for the evening hours. we will show you when that gets pushed of the region we check the forecast in a couple of minutes. >> bad continues to slide in the direction of worse.

a spinal contusions' suffered in houston. the shift in play calling responsibility did not bring their result the ribbons had hoped for yesterday against denver. the very first offensive position, joe flacco third and one turns the ball over. you cannot do that and at the end, the interception with 98 yards and had nothing to do was play calling. do not jump the coaches on this one. it is 100% execution. a quarter has to -- quarterback has to read the situation. putting the ravens in a 17- nothing hold. even though the ravens got some spark they undermined it with penalties. the longest run of the day did not stand because of holding. it cannot ask the affluence to

beaoffense to beat peyton manni. after the 34-17 loss camacho flacco without a doubt face is by far the biggest challenge of his nfl career. rec said tests all of us. our leadership and is going to test all that. it feels like how many games we have played, 14. we're looking at at ourselves in the mayor and honestly say that we are those type of guys. i believe that we are. >> expect a lot of coach speak after devastating losses. some pretty direct comments about the play and a state of the team's confidence. we will share those at 6.

>> the blessings of a local university. we hear from the archbishop about the tragedy. >> we can expect if the results of the pap

>> a blessing at st. joseph

medical center. the archbishop came out to bless the school. he also spoke of the tragic events that happened friday in connecticut. william laurie led the diocese that included newtown. >> we must present to end the culture of death and violence that is so much a part of our larger culture and so that our young people, our little ones, will be safe. quex also the archbishop joined stephanie rawlings blake and senator barbara mikulski and windy spencer at the dedication at the national civilian conservation corps campus in baltimore. >> american pediatricians say that thimerosol should not be

banned. it was removed from most vaccines in 1999 because of concerns of being linked to autism or other neurological problems. since then, several reviews have found no such evidence. some experts say keep it out of the red states but in other countries with -- keep it out of the u.s. it is used to create multi dess vaccines and it can allow for more children to be vaccinated. we all know how important pap tests are to screen for cervical cancer. davitt happens to you is natural to think what is next. what can you expect if you get an abnormal test? ony bay had a test she was not prepared. >> i was -- it was always in the

back of my mind that something could be wrong. >> women should not panic. abnormal results are very common. >> sometimes it is a mild inflation. other times it is the human papilloma virus that is causing the abnormal pap and that does cause several cancer but most of the time it does not go on to become cervical cancer. >> doctors use a culposcope. it is a microscope. what would happen is i would look at your service under the microscope under regular white and green light and with the vinegar on and we take a look. so -- a pinch.

>> everything looks great. >> i will keep going to get my pap tests so we can keep an eye on it but everything will be fine. >> a cloudy, grey foggy afternoon. this is an unusually mild day. the low was above normal. the low was 49. look at the los of for today. 47 degrees. a typical low is 28. the record low down to five degrees in 1951. it is that lower temperature that is skewing things on the almanac. we have a combination of warm air moving in. and cool air and the collision of the weather patterns producing this fraud.

-- this fog. i will show you what is happening here. we have cool air down from new england. the blue shaded areas here. 58 in norfolk. columbus at 50. that warm air is over the top of the cool air and where they're combining, they are near the ground. that is not producing the fog and that will stay in place. we're in the 40's to near 50. overnight lows near 40. this pattern is locked in place for now. what will changes this line of showers across the ohio valley. in parts of western pennsylvania and central and

southern ohio. that will push this murky whether of the mid-of lentic coast. we will be in a holding pattern until that fradkin arrive tomorrow morning. 40's tonight and scattered light showers and drizzle. we are shifting to the southwest as that front approaches. this is the weather system that will kick these low clouds and fog out. at should -- that should clear out. lingering showers as the air mass changes and even some flurries in the western maryland mountains. some sunshine tomorrow afternoon mixing with the clouds and lots of sunshine on tap for wednesday. the next system arrives with a strong cold front across the mountains thursday and friday. that will bring a blast of cool air for the next weekend. 53 to 58 tomorrow. clouds and refuse -- a few showers. that was a breeze will push the clouds and fog he is out of here.

the wins will start gusting to 25 knots. building waves between one and 2 feet. rain could change to snow showers in the mountains. sunny skies and wednesday. fog around dawn in the early morning and clearing out with a few spotty showers. 57 tomorrow. the lower eastern shore clearing out and hitting 58. we're looking for some colder but you will not find it until the weekend. 57 tomorrow. 52 wednesday. another front thursday and friday followed by clearing skies and highs in the upper 30's and will 40's over the weekend. >> an annual holiday giveaway is in trouble. the church that runs it needs your help. >> a tradition that is struggling to stay afloat. >> sending shawls and lots of prayers to the families in connecticut. that story is next.

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>> there are some signs that the dialogue has changed around gun- control. questioning the right to own assault weapons. >> they're selling faster than ever. he went to a gun range and is back with details. >> thanks and good evening. the shop by what to was crowded. people standing in line to see and buy military-style weapons while they can. shooting his weapon. >> you are punishing the law-

abiding citizens. the law still says i can own a weapon. one cannot, as long as i am during the right thing with it? >> michael bloomberg is leading the charge. to curb new sales of assault weapons and large capacity clips. >> we're killing each other. lyd we are the onol industrialized country doing it. >> in an effort aimed at preventing more tragedies like this. >> under sweat to the -- hundred s went to the nra office to protest. backednchin b bloomberg. >> angela brandon is the about new options after the shock of

newtown. i wanted to cry because of those children but at the same time i'm not sure that gun-control -- more is really the reason. >> the rampage in connecticut has sparked record sales of weapons. buyers fear could soon be banned. center joe manchin -- senator joe manchin said his many friends in the nra need to be part of the soleil white-hot debate. >> children and adults still reeling from the assault. >> you can imagine how difficult it is for residents. the latest including what is next for the children of sandy hook. >> police officers are coming

together. their target is identity theft. that story is next. that story is next.

>> live, local, late-breaking. this is wbal tv 11 news at five. wbal tv 11 news at 5:00 p.m. continues now. >> the connecticut school where a gunman opened fire will be

closed indefinitely. it could be months before the school is turned back to the school district. police have confirmed there were two victims who survived. both will be integral. >> they saved many human lives. it broke our hearts we could not save the mall. >> the funerals were held today beginning with jack pinto and newtoah posner. the children are expected to attend another school but have not yet. two women decided to spend their days and sewing and kni tting. they went straight to work.

>> they are called a prayer shawl angels. they send prayer shawls and angels to those in need. bellair from the ladies of the charlestown retirement community, given to those looking for hope. those who need prayers' in their time of need. >> it would be somebody in pain and major surgery. lost a loved one. depressed. cancer. other major ellis. >> after the tragic event, the prayer shawl angels of charlestown decided to send shawls to those who lost children. >> there are many things we cannot do but these are small -- this is a small attempt to ease their grief and let them know that they're in our hearts and prayers. >> this is our way of reaching out. this is our way of expanding

our love and care and concern for their terrible tragedy. hoping this gives them some comfort when they hold it or put it to run themselves. >> each is handmade and blessed by a priest. >> we have heard from many recipients that they feel the power of the prayers that have knit ord by those who croched them. >> they will give comfort to those who need it most. >> it will give them some comfort and let them know that god is with them. there are people all over that are pressing for them. >> a lovely thing to do. here's a look at some of our other top stories. the events that took place in

newtown that made schools much wmore aware of safety. providing students with support and security. as parents do their part, school superintendents communicated with their principles about making sure that security procedures are in place and there followed and emergency drills occur on schedule. the man is being held without bail after firing shots into a crowd of people injuring one man. francis kang was in an altercation with several people after attempting to drive while intoxicated after leaving the trolls' village pub. shots during theg altercation. he was charged with first-degree murder and assault and the use of a hand gun while committing a felony. emergency crews were on the

scene in owings mills sunday morning. it happened before 3:00 a.m. and the accident involved one vehicle. the driver left the road and struck a retaining wall. he later died. the incident remains under investigation. >> technology can help criminals steal your identity. law-enforcement got together to brush up on the latest devices thieves used to pick your pocket. we have this story. >> this device holds 1000 numbers. >> it is designed to allow a thief to steal your credit-card number. they're getting smaller. they can be attached to an atm or used by a waiter or waitress in a crowded restaurant. one swipe and all your and ration can be seen. >> she could not even protect them -- you could not

even protect yourself because they're so small. >> there are different ways to assume someone in the end it is difficult for the average law enforcement agency to track the criminals. >> that is why nearly 200 law enforcement officers have gathered to learn more. the seminar will help bring them up to date on the latest tricks of the trade. >> it is one of the fastest- growing crimes in america. law-enforcement need additional education. >> they can download applications to help you gain access. >> make sure your crosscutting your documents. consumers need to be aware and protect themselves including your credit card and social security number. >> just because someone

asks for does not mean they needed. >> there is twice the interest in what experts say continues to be a growing problem. >> threats are made against the los angeles elementary school and posted online. who police have in custody. >> two kansas city police officers were shot and killed. >> the latest as we cover the world. hey, look! a shooting star!

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>> the careful funeral for the nurse who was found dead after taking recall at the hospital where kate middleton was triggered for morning sickness. or pretending to be the queen and prince charles request the information about kate

middleton. the nurse was found hanged. her death is being investigated as an apparent suicide. >> a california man posted threats against los angeles elementary schools. he is being held on $500,000 bail for making threats. a resident noted the threatening postings that referred to the school shootings in connecticut. nine weapons were taken including rifles, shotguns, and a handgun. no weapons were found at the suspect's home. the suspect in the shooting death of two officers who were -- the officers fired tear gas

canisters and the suspect came out carrying a gun. officers shot and killed the suspect. fiscal cliff deals are still being ping ponged back-and- forth. the president and john boehner met at the white house. he offered $1 trillion in higher tax revenue over 10 years and an increase in the tax rate on people making more than $1 million a year if the president agreed to $1 trillion of spending cuts. so far to no deal has been agreed upon as the deadline draws closer. items beingatest pulled from shelves. >> these head start kids are filling gift bags for the needy. their donations are falling short. i will let you know how you can help. >> dense fog in the area at and some showers. we will track it out.

we will track it out.

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>> it is a tradition in northeast baltimore. >> is the annual giveaway. they may not have enough donations to help the people who depend on it. how you can help. >> these head start students are packing holiday gift bags for needy families with everything for a holiday meal. it is something that jerusalem evangelical lutheran churches every year for people in their northeast baltimore neighborhood. >> we need scarves and hats as a giveaway and in the kitchen we have a santa's workshop. folks are able to come and tell us the age and gender of their children and we give will ever give we're able to give them by christmas. usually have people

lined up but they're having trouble getting enough donations to fill their needs. >> the economy has hit everyone including church for members and other organizations that do business during the church. it has hit as hard so we do not have as much as we usually have at this point. >> they're looking for donations canned vegetables, stuffing, sue, and potatoes and the need toys for all ages and many scarves and hats as they can. >> in my mind and hopes it brings down a sense of hope and someone in the world cares about us. it gives them a sense of pride that a mom or dad or grandmother can give a gift to the kids. it gives them a sense of pride they can sit and share at the holiday table at a well-balanced meal. >> you can drop off donations through friday.

you can find the website -- address on our website, wbaltv.com. >> the lights are on in middle river. >> skyteam shows us the scene. a night job. want to show off your decorations. tell us what your house should be featured and send us a picture of your decorations and lights. if your subducted we will show you -- if you are selected skyteam 11 will fly to your house. >> lights in the area will take on a special glow with the dense fog in the region. the advisory issued when visibility drops below a quarter mile. much of the eastern shore is

what we're dealing with. into the night and early tomorrow. a dense fog advisory. low beams and slow bowling is a way to do it. there is -- slowed driving is a way to do it. there is a search of warm air from the south and west. even central ohio at 50 degrees right now but there is cool air coming in and out of new england and where they collide over the mid-atlantic is were we get that stationary boundary. i fret that a stalled and producing the fog. we will hold this pattern. a separate weather system will come and push it out. overnight, some fog and scattered showers. and light wind, temperature is about study -- steady. even some thunder in parts of the ohio valley. all this is making its way east

and it will cut through our area tomorrow morning. lifting out the low clouds and fog and pushing them off shore but it will take all night and the early morning hours for that to happen. once it moves by, breaks in the cloud cover will announce [inaudible] triggering the rain and snow showers in garrett county followed by some gusty wind. wednesday looks like a nice day. temperatures above normal. the next weather system will not show until late thursday to friday. this is a starter cold front that will bring in some more typical of the center -- december weather. thursday afternoon pushing toward the mountains and it gets chilly. west wind at 10 to 50 miles an hour. in the mountains, rain changing to snow showers.

dense fog lifting out to some scattered showers and sunny skies on wednesday. at the coast, some early morning fog clearing out in the afternoon. kind of the word of caution. it could get cold going into the weekend and next week around the christmas holiday. you can see the bitterly cold air. right now 42 degrees below zero in fairbanks, alaska. it does look like a change in the weather pattern will drop the temperatures next weekend into early next week. temperatures in the 50's for most of this work week. ephron going through friday morning. that is when the showers come through. 40's for the high. only in the 30's on sunday and monday. >> travelers with southwest airlines will have to pay a fee for not canceling a ticket before a mass flight.

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pepsico has quietly changed the sweetener mix in its diet pepsi. if you look at the ingredients, you should see a mix of two diet sweeteners. it used to contain aspertame. the second swimmer is added to prevent a taste from degrading. >> christmas went to the dogs in lima, peru. stage at center this parade. this smoala local organizer saye event is your mind families that a dog is a big part of the holidays. the president did not address

gun laws but others are addressing the issue. details at 6. >> on the red carpet here and it comes down to these three finalists. they will be singing for america's vote. i will have that story coming up.

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>> the final three will perform before the winner is announced or night. more from los angeles. >> the show begins on a somber note. many of the artist will sing a special tribute song. you will see solo performances by each artist and duets. you will see the missing the songs that where there of defining moments -- were their defining vmoments. some liked to rock. another prefers to roll with the soul. you can't fake it on the

show. >> you have a true superstar on your hands. >> she could become the first female winner. ricin feel like as long as we love the songs we're doing and we feel them in our hearts that is all we can really do. >> nicolas david walker the coaches over. >> i am never disappointed. >> who do you want to sound like? i want to be me. >> terry mcdermott's sound comes from across the atlantic. >> that was musical perfection. >> the scotsman was reluctant to try out. >> it is not basically pop nightmare i expected it to be. it is about music lovers.

>> music fans will determine the next winner. tomorrow is the big day when the winner will be crowned. it is one to be in action packed to our share with big names including rhianna, kelly ampton.n, and peter fradk >> new at six. >> searching for solutions in the wake of the sandy hook shooting. are tougher gun laws the answer? >> area parents have a hard time sending their kids back to school after the connecticut massacre. that story is next. >> another late-night shooting in downtown towson. 11 news at 6:00 p.m. starts right now. >> you're watching wbal tv 11. live, local, late breaking.

this is 11 news at 6:00 p.m. >> the shocked and now the a reality. sandy hook elementary school parents begin burying their children. >> family members -- services were held today for jack pinto and noah pozner, two of the 20 who were killed friday. six adults were also murdered. jack was a big new york giants fan and noah liked to figure out how things work mechanically. >> the answers are for the victims and the people of connecticut that need to know and see if -- as to what happened. >> investigators are gathering what they call a significant evidence about adam lanza's